Distracted Left Turn Ends Scooter Rider’s Life
A sedan driver turned left off Church Street as a man rode his e-scooter straight. He hit the car and went headfirst to the pavement. He died there at 40. Police recorded driver inattention and outside-car distraction.
What We Know
According to the police report, around 11 a.m. at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan, a driver turned left across Church Street while a 40‑year‑old man rode an e‑scooter straight northbound. The rider hit the sedan’s left rear, was ejected, and suffered a fatal head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and an outside‑vehicle distraction as contributing factors. The crash occurred in clear daylight on a weekday morning.
People
Other Motorized killed
Age 40; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Sedan
2010 VOLK -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making Left Turn; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: View Obstructed/Limited
Moped
Kaabo; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: View Obstructed/Limited
Where
Church St & Thomas St, Manhattan
Press Articles
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